Engraved brass plate "Private entrance... No. 13"

An old engraved brass directional plaque, intended to guide customers to a secondary entrance dedicated to a hotel or rentals. The inscription "Private Entrance" accompanied by the mention "For the Hotel and Rentals, inquire at No. 13" and a finely stylized decorative arrow evokes resort establishments or guesthouses from the early 20th century. The engraved typography and the floral motif of the arrow give the whole an elegant charm, enhanced by a warm brass patina and some traces of oxidation attesting to its age.

✦ Provenance: France
✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century
✦ Dimensions: 20 x 13 cm
✦ Material: Engraved brass
✦ Condition: Patina of use with slight oxidation, traces and micro-scratches, homogeneous ensemble

Ideal for wall decoration in an old hotel style or to enrich a collection of vintage commercial and tourist signage.